Cookwith - Moroccan Chickpea Tagine with Apricots

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• Pinch of saffron threads (optional, but recommended)
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2/3 cup dried apricots, halved
• 1 small preserved lemon, pulp removed and rind thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup toasted slivered or sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cups couscous (uncooked)
• 2 1/4 cups water or vegetable broth (for couscous)
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges